Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer (Environmental Test Systems)

Job#: 3047657

Location: Baltimore, MD

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and sustainment of environmental test solutions used for thermal, vibration, and environmental stress screening (ESS) applications.

This position will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing advanced test systems that validate the performance and reliability of mission-critical hardware. The ideal candidate will have experience designing cooling and vibration systems, supporting test environments, and collaborating with customers to develop engineering solutions that meet complex testing requirements.

• Design, develop, and support cooling systems, vibration systems, and environmental test equipment.
• Support Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), thermal testing, and vibration testing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to gather requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Evaluate customer needs and translate requirements into effective test system designs.
• Develop and maintain technical design specifications and supporting documentation.
• Create and modify mechanical designs using CAD tools such as Siemens NX
• Support integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of environmental test systems.
• Determine schedules, resource requirements, and levels of effort needed to achieve program objectives.
• Communicate technical solutions, capabilities, challenges, and risks to engineering teams, leadership, and customers.
• Participate in design reviews, technical assessments, and engineering evaluations.
• Support hardware integration and system-level testing activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience.
• An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing and maintaining engineering design specifications.
• Minimum 5 years of experience using Siemens NX
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting the design, maintenance, or repair of cooling and vibration test systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience interpreting electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience designing cooling systems utilizing refrigerant-based and/or liquid cooling technologies.
• Experience integrating complex hardware systems.
• Experience working with MIL-STD-810 Environmental Test Methods.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience presenting technical information during design reviews, engineering meetings, and customer briefings.
• Ability to obtain EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Experience supporting environmental qualification testing within aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.

• We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions,…